Mennonite Women USA created the International Women’s Fund

to support women around the globe in church leadership training.

 

Education may be at a lay leader’s level or at the seminary level. Length of study may vary from several days to a year or more up to five years, with the possibility of an additional year-long extension.​ A total of approximately $10,000 is awarded per year with grants usually ranging from $200-$500 per student. Grants are renewable and must be applied for on an annual basis.

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Applications are due in early fall, at a date send to endorsing agencies. Recipients are selected each year at the November meeting of the MW USA Leadership Circle. Funds are available December 1 to June 1. Mennonite Women USA anticipates a relationship with the recipient and the sponsoring body and hopes to stay informed concerning the recipient’s study experience. Mennonite Women USA will have interest in sharing the recipient’s study experience in MW USA communication pieces.

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Criteria for choosing recipients:

1. Applicants are referred from a predetermined list of Mennonite Church USA endorsing agencies, not from the applicant.  A recommendation from a person representing one of these endorsing agencies is required and the student must be attending an affiliated school.

2. The applicant is active in a Mennonite Church in her geographic area.

3. The applicant has goals for service in the Mennonite Church.

4. The applicant has financial need. Due to a higher cost of living in North America, women studying in North America may receive greater funding.

5. A photograph of the applicant and faith statement written by the applicant will be included with the application.

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